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Cheapest Cars to Repair and Maintain
March 16, 2017
This week, I wanted to alert you to a new study done by RepairPal.com, showing the cheapest and most expensive cars to repair and maintain, based on actual repair and maintenance data compiled by the service.
For example, when looking at small cars, the Toyota Corolla is expected to have $341 in annual repair and maintenance costs, while the Volkswagen Golf GTI will have double that - $760.
See below for the cheapest and most expensive cars by category.
Cheapest to Repair & Maintain
Category | Vehicle | RepairPal Score | Average Annual Cost |
---|---|---|---|
Small cars | Toyota Corolla | 21 | $341 |
Sedans | Honda Accord | 21 | $351 |
Sports Cars | Ford Mustang | 27 | $454 |
Compact SUV | Honda CR-V | 22 | $385 |
Full-Size SUV | Nissan Pathfinder | 24 | $406 |
Minivan | Honda Odyssey | 24 | $403 |
Pickup Truck | Toyota Tacoma | 23 | $398 |
Most Expensive to Repair & Maintain
Category | Vehicle | RepairPal Score | Average Annual Cost |
---|---|---|---|
Small Cars | Volkswagen Golf GTI | 43 | $760 |
Sedans | Mercedes C300 | 68 | $1,094 |
Sports Cars | Mercedes SL63 AMG | 85 | $1,962 |
Compact SUV | Porsche Cayenne | 72 | $1,200 |
Full-size SUV | Mercedes GLS63 | 85 | $2,009 |
Minivan | Kia Sedona | 26 | $455 |
Pickup Truck | Ram 3500 | 73 | $1,244 |
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